PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Completed

Pilling Knife Handles: a) REF 352950 b) REF 352953 c) REF 352951 d) REF 352957 e) REF 352952 : Reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle.

Reported: October 25, 2017 Initiated: September 26, 2014 #Z-0039-2018

Product Description

Pilling Knife Handles: a) REF 352950 b) REF 352953 c) REF 352951 d) REF 352957 e) REF 352952 : Reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle.

Reason for Recall

The knife handles slot depth is out of specification, so blades may not fit on the handles properly.

Details

Recalling Firm
Teleflex Medical
Units Affected
6197 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, France, Taiwan, Argentina, Australia, S. Korea, Belgium, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Pilling Knife Handles: a) REF 352950 b) REF 352953 c) REF 352951 d) REF 352957 e) REF 352952 : Reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle.. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: 6197 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The knife handles slot depth is out of specification, so blades may not fit on the handles properly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 25, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0039-2018.